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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 17, 2015 15:31:19 GMT
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Post by renew on Jun 17, 2015 17:06:22 GMT
Well done, Raph' I'll check that out for my father...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 17:08:58 GMT
And I tell you, Peter Parker can step aside if he saw Raph's ripped shape now.
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Post by bicin on Jun 18, 2015 9:07:26 GMT
before and after pics please. for inspiration. i've been meaning to lose weight as well but can't seem to. my buddy and i hired a personal trainer to prepare a training program that partner us up. we've been going to the gym 2-3 times a week for the past 3 months. i feel healthier, but never seem to see physical result of weight loss.
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 18, 2015 9:32:19 GMT
8 feb this year: Now: The angles do make me look fatter/slimmer, but the weighing scale don't lie. The pics are not edited. (Duh) It's 70% eating right, 30 % exercise. (The truth is your personal trainer don't want you to know that. he still wants your incoming income. ) You feel healthier but no weight loss: that's on a good course. Hopefully, that's becos your fat loss is replaced by muscle gain. That's a good thing. A number (on the scale) means nothing, what's more important is the percentage of body fat, people with less body fat have less health problems. Not all thin people are healthy though. Many thin people in their 30s and beyond also have high cholesterol. Just some rambling: I am not sure how much your Trainer works you, but you should feel 'worked out' (not pain though) at the end of the each session. There should be some muscle soreness during/after/on the next day, regardless of what exercise you do. If the session is a 'walk in the park' based on your fitness level, then it's exactly just that: a walk in the park, and there won't be much results. But any exercise is good. A good cardiovascular system is important. Regarding the gym, it's also about the actual quantity of reps/exercises done. I keep my cellphone in the locker. If you are losing 1 - 2 pounds of fats (not water!) a week, that's already very very very good. Doctors and nutritionists do not recommend 'normal' people to lose weight too fast. (Ps: I used to be sporty from 13 to 16, and from 18 to 21, i lifted weights, so I had some advantage/knowledge when I decided to lose weight at age 34. I had to learn a lot though during the process, but old knowledge like reading my body, self-medication, massage, cooking, basic nutrition helped accelerate the process.)
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Post by Unruler on Jun 18, 2015 10:33:47 GMT
I tell you what, Asians have strict standards for obesity...
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 18, 2015 11:23:10 GMT
I tell you what, Asians have strict standards for obesity... Sad fact: That's totally true! Actually I am not sure. I know BMI is a poor indicator of body health / weight but is there a different index for northern hemisphere people? Edit: just checked. It's the same!!! And it's really a subpar indicator. Even my doc slammed it. Just to add clarity, the term 'obese' is a medical term - therefore it refers to a specific BMI category which doctors use as measure for obesity-related studies of diseases, etc. It's flawed but it's still used. Hence, one can be fat/overweight/plump but not obese. (According to BMI, I was obese) Nowadays, doctors/scientists try to add in other indicators/stats into their obesity research, including body fat percentage and waistline measurement and For example, My brother has heavy and dense bones, causing him to be heavy.
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Post by Unruler on Jun 18, 2015 11:30:22 GMT
I tell you what, Asians have strict standards for obesity... Sad fact: That's totally true! Actually I am not sure. I know BMI is a poor indicator of body health / weight but is there a different index for northern hemisphere people? Idk about BMI, but I heard in Japan they cut people's salary if they're obese (by their standards, which is slightly chubby IMO). And that's the culture with sumo in it.
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 18, 2015 11:48:50 GMT
Sad fact: That's totally true! Actually I am not sure. I know BMI is a poor indicator of body health / weight but is there a different index for northern hemisphere people? Idk about BMI, but I heard in Japan they cut people's salary if they're obese (by their standards, which is slightly chubby IMO). And that's the culture with sumo in it. I am pretty sure they don't that! Lol. However, If their job is tied with their sales performance, I.e. A fitness equipment salesman and they are fat and hence don't sell enough, I can see why the salary can get cut! But I get your point. Gotta ask @hiromon though. I know some cultures look down on fat people - perceiving them to be lazy - that can be very extreme. I do believe genetics play a significant part. I have a theory why some people start gaining quite a lot of weight once they hit the 30s. The brain signals gets screwed up and perceives that you need 'x' amount/percentage of fats to be healthy. That explains why it's so hard to lose the weight..... And keep it off. It also makes gaining weight easy. (Studies has shown the the "metabolism" theory is flawed: a lot of obese people do have high metabolism) Likewise, if my theory is true, If your brain signals are screwed the moment you are born, i.e genetics, it's possible that some people will have to deal with weight issues the moment they are born. That would be scary. It's already proven that genetics will determine how much natural muscle you can accumulate in your body..... Which means most of us can train/build to our max and won't look like Arnold/famous body builder. Hence, it could be possible that being fat is inevitable. My belief is that there is a better version of oneself out there (super saiyan!) - if it will make himself/herself happier to pursue it - do it. Ps: the brain signals theory is not my theory, lol. I read it somewhere. A conspiracy theory I have is that scientists are unwilling to research it. If it's proven true, it will cause many industries/institutions/establishments to crash.
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Post by Unruler on Jun 18, 2015 12:43:57 GMT
Idk about BMI, but I heard in Japan they cut people's salary if they're obese (by their standards, which is slightly chubby IMO). And that's the culture with sumo in it. I am pretty sure they don't that! Lol. www.overcomingbias.com/2011/11/japans-fat-tax.htmlSo, basically they fine employers/local governments, but I heard that employers make "bonus" to those who are not "obese" and those who are don't get that "bonus", which is equal to salary cut. I think the main problem here is lifestyle and food quality. Nowadays you don't have to be physically active at all (ppl sit behind computer or move in cars), also high processed food is of a low quality, it makes you fat, so fat, morbidly obese (like American morbidly obese, when ppl can't even move), that natural food is unable to do no matter how much you eat it.
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Post by Lightning Fury on Jun 18, 2015 13:13:31 GMT
Genetics play a huge role in accumulating body fat/obesity. Your body has genes which oversee everything from height to how much your nails grow. There are hundreds of dormant genes in our DNA make-up, with a few active ones which actually keep changing as our environment or in this case, availability of food changes. If you live in a healthy environment, which is much everywhere except really undeveloped countries, genes which were dormant get activated or active genes get overruled. Some people inherit genes which can cause obesity but won't if the person keeps a healthy lifestyle. Some people don't inherit those genes, but they can still gain weight. Long story short, it's always good to keep a balance on what you eat. So that your body gets that you have to stay fit and employs the genes which best suit your lifestyle.
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Post by scorpio on Jun 18, 2015 13:17:44 GMT
I am on it..
I am 85 KG I need to get to 72KG for my height.
I ll try your method.. I know I am lazy but the time frame and the HIIT and the supplements inspire me. 5-6 months is good ..
Thanks
I have read the whole guide..
Thanks again.
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 18, 2015 14:06:54 GMT
I am on it.. I am 85 KG I need to get to 72KG for my height. I ll try your method.. I know I am lazy but the time frame and the HIIT and the supplements inspire me. 5-6 months is good .. Thanks I have read the whole guide.. Thanks again. No problem. You are welcome. I wish u the best. At any juncture, if u have questions, let me know. I didn't want to make the article too lengthy but I'll add it here: during your first 2 weeks, because you are reducing your intake of sugars/simple carbs (due to the increase in protein intake), not sure if it will happen to you but it happened for me, I had withdrawal symptoms. Apparently, (to my horror), I was addicted to 'fast' sugar like bread, noodles, desserts, cake, soft drinks etc. After 2 weeks, things got much better. I woke up refreshed, I ate less and still had lots of energy throughout the day as compared to previously. It was like my stomach shrank. Good luck, buddy! And don't worry about day-to-day fluctuations in weight. If You are losing 1 - 2 pound a week, tracking your weight week-by-week, you are doing very good. I had the good fortune of having a lot of time in the first 2 months and hence exercising as much as I wanted (without burning out) and cooking virtually every meal at home. (Feels like a contestant on the Biggest Loser)
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 18, 2015 16:39:48 GMT
I am pretty sure they don't that! Lol. www.overcomingbias.com/2011/11/japans-fat-tax.htmlSo, basically they fine employers/local governments, but I heard that employers make "bonus" to those who are not "obese" and those who are don't get that "bonus", which is equal to salary cut. Lol. It's real! Way to go, Japan, u amaze me everyday. The CNN video's hilarious. thanks, America, for the Mac. Lol.
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Post by Unruler on Jun 18, 2015 18:33:07 GMT
Lol. It's real! Way to go, Japan, u amaze me everyday. The CNN video's hilarious. thanks, America, for the Mac. Lol. Idk what it is with Japanese, first kamikaze, then this...
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Post by bicin on Jun 19, 2015 0:58:23 GMT
wow you look way thinner in the 2nd pic. i will try this out. btw it's ramadhan for muslims, and we will be fasting for a whole month. this means i cannot effectively apply your method during this time. or can i? is there a way to apply your guide on a fasting month? i mean i would basically only have meals twice a day (dawn and night). do you have any tips for this? i would like to also lose weight while doing this religious act.
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 19, 2015 2:29:28 GMT
wow you look way thinner in the 2nd pic. i will try this out. btw it's ramadhan for muslims, and we will be fasting for a whole month. this means i cannot effectively apply your method during this time. or can i? is there a way to apply your guide on a fasting month? i mean i would basically only have meals twice a day (dawn and night). do you have any tips for this? i would like to also lose weight while doing this religious act. Not much difference. It has been suggested that your body tends to eat more and with high frequency when you are not getting sufficient nutrients; ie if you eat trash food, you'll get hungry faster and keep hunting for food. Ramadhan fasting is not very different from some paleo diet people who practiced intermittent fasting. (Paleo diet: 'caveman' diet: whatever that didn't exist in the caveman era, they don't eat it (wheat/dairy/processed food) - I like some of the paleo ideas, but I am not a strict follower - I love my dairy) See the benefits of intermittent fasting: paleoleap.com/intermittent-fasting-paleo-diet/If I am you, based on the paleo idea, I would ensure that both the dawn/night meals are super nutritious, I.e real food, with lots of different proteins too. (For example, small portions chicken+fish+eggs vs a single large portion of chicken) I personally won't count calories because it's only 2 meals a day, it's very unlikely that you will eat more than what you will use. I'll try to cut fat/oil as much as possible, but I'll eat as much complex carbs as I want (slow burning carbs). Some are really 'disgusting' to eat like steamed sweet potato or brown rice and the last thing you want is having yucky food during the only 2 meals of the day. the good news is that the body can burn fats/protein as fuel instead of carbs. The conversion of fats/protein into sugar (energy) is much slower and your body will need some time to get used to it. As a side point, I used to think that with Ramadan, the older enciks/maciks who are used to caloric control, should be much slimmer when compared to other people who are not used to fasting. But it's not true, haha. think it's because, with all due respect, they 'gorge' themselves with really 'good' and fatty food at those sole 2 daily meals. Even if they did lose some significant weight during the fasting month, all the weight comes back on during the festive feasting, lol. I too, love kueh kueh and curry and oily Ayam soto and fatty satay, lol.
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Post by Raphael Majere on Jun 19, 2015 2:43:14 GMT
Genetics play a huge role in accumulating body fat/obesity. Your body has genes which oversee everything from height to how much your nails grow. There are hundreds of dormant genes in our DNA make-up, with a few active ones which actually keep changing as our environment or in this case, availability of food changes. If you live in a healthy environment, which is much everywhere except really undeveloped countries, genes which were dormant get activated or active genes get overruled. Some people inherit genes which can cause obesity but won't if the person keeps a healthy lifestyle. Some people don't inherit those genes, but they can still gain weight. Long story short, it's always good to keep a balance on what you eat. So that your body gets that you have to stay fit and employs the genes which best suit your lifestyle. Wow, thanks, this is encouraging info
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Post by The Haydes on Jun 19, 2015 15:09:30 GMT
Excellent guide. I am doing many of the things you mentioned. I've been eating a lot of fruits and veggies and working out. I've lost 15lbs in 4 weeks. It's not so bad. I miss eating 4 slices of pizza on Saturday nights...
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Post by Direwulven on Jun 22, 2015 13:56:07 GMT
I haven't tried it but merely stick to my daily routine of oats for breakfast, salad for lunch and cut down the carbs during dinner. No more soda and candies. Helps in establishing some discipline.
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